What is a Vessel Safety Check?
A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. The vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of the United States Power Squadron or US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater.
This is not boarding or a law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result of this encounter. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you may follow some of the suggestions given Vessels that pass will be able to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive encounter.
Call:
513-554-BOAT (2628)
E-mail:
to make an Appointment for your Vessel Safety Check
Some items included on your Vessel Safety Check:
Display of Numbers
Registration / Documentation
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)
Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
Fire Extinguishers
Ventilation
Backfire Flame Control
Sound Producing Devices / Bell
Navigation Lights
Pollution Placard
MARPOL Trash Placard
Marine Sanitation
Navigation Rules
State and / or Local Requirements
Overall Vessel condition
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